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Permit to Light a Fire or Burn Material on Public Land - Western Australia

Description

You will require this permit if you intend to light a fire or burn material on a thoroughfare, verge or other public land. A permit will not be issued during certain time periods of high fire risk. Please refer to the Restricted Fire Permit if you intend to light a fire during a period of high fire risk.

Please consult the Contact Officer for more information.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for permit you must:

Ensure the incinerator's emission levels comply with the relevant standards, and that the material to be burnt will not adversely affect the environment or human health;

Ensure the incinerator is inspected regularly;

Ensure that dark smoke is not emitted for in excess of five minutes in any period of one hour; and

Supporting information

We acknowledge the traditional owners of the country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to them and their cultures and to the elders past and present.